A unique opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and talented individual to join a fabulous manager to join our team reporting to the Managing Director for the UK and working alongside senior leadership teams you will ensure that the depot is looked after and achieve targeted key performance indicators to support the wider business strategy and direction. The role requires an experienced manager in Warehouse and Logistics management with proven experience of efficiency improvements and managing teams in a warehouse setting. The role will primarily be to manage and coordinate logistics and transportation activities and to advise on strategic planning in this area and manage the connecting relationships across the business..The main duties for the Logistics Manager:• Develop and maintain standards across the depot• Engage and manage the services of the third party carriers and haulage companies• Manage and achieve the overall P&L• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security and health & safety procedures and protocols.• Motivate, embrace change and encourage teamwork within the workforce • Responsible for the Warehouse Management Systems to include the implementation of a new barcoding system• Any other duties commensurate with the role

The Logistics Manager will ideally have the following skills and experience:• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• Experience of working in a fast paced environment• Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through to completion• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff• Able to perform financial calculations and create and manage budgets• Preferable knowledge of ISO9001 requirements to achieve accreditation